Shakespeare is called the Bard ... Avon

William Shakespeare. Born 1564. Died: 1616. William Shakespeare was one of the greatest and famous writers in human history. He was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, a small town in the middle of England.

Complete the sentences below with the words from the box. playwright, translated, plays, actresses, clapped, audience, stage, actors, theatres 1. Shakespeare is the most famous ... in history. 2. Romeo and Juliet and Hamlet are ... by Shakespeare. 3.

Why is Shakespeare so famous according to paragraph 1? a) Shakespeare could find the best way to speak about things. b) Shakespeare could explain things briefly. c) Shakespeare acted in his own plays.

1. In what century was William Shakespeare bom? 2. What education did Shakespeare get? 3. Where many of his plays were staged? 4. How many plays did Shakespeare write? 5. Name some of Shakespeare's comedies and tragedies. 6.

True or Falsh? 1. William Shakespeare was a detective story writer. 2. He never wrote tragedies. 3. Very little is known about Shakespeare. 4. He is a modern writer. 5. He was born in Stratford-upon-Avon. 6.